8M017523 Mercury MerCruiser Bravo Shift Cable | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part
8M017523 Mercury MerCruiser Bravo Shift Cable | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part
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🔧 Product Description
Genuine Quicksilver Bravo Lower Shift Cable - Part Number: 8M017523
A genuine Quicksilver lower shift cable for selected Mercury MerCruiser Bravo sterndrives.
The cable transfers movement from the engine-mounted shift plate through the transom assembly to the sterndrive shift mechanism. Correct cable movement and adjustment are essential for positive forward, neutral and reverse engagement.
⚙️ Key Features
- Genuine Quicksilver OEM Bravo shift cable
- Correct Mercury part number 8M017523
- Lower transom-to-sterndrive cable application
- Marine-grade cable casing and end fittings
- Designed for accurate Bravo clutch engagement
🚤 Compatibility
Commonly used on
- MerCruiser Bravo lower shift-cable systems
- Transom assemblies using the corresponding Bravo cable routing and end fittings
Typically suits
- Drive models:
- MerCruiser Bravo One
- MerCruiser Bravo Two
- MerCruiser Bravo Three
- MerCruiser Bravo X One
- MerCruiser Bravo X Two
- MerCruiser Bravo X Three
- MerCruiser Bravo XR One
- MerCruiser Bravo XR Three
- MerCruiser Bravo XR Sport
- MerCruiser Bravo XR SportMaster
- Drive Type: MerCruiser Bravo-series sterndrive
- System Type: Lower shift cable from engine shift plate to sterndrive
- Year Range: Serial-number controlled Bravo applications
🔌 Function
The cable transfers helm-control movement from the engine shift mechanism to the drive, allowing the clutch assembly to select forward, neutral and reverse.
⚠️ Common Signs of Failure
- Excessive effort required to shift
- Drive does not fully engage forward or reverse
- Engine stalls while shifting
- Cable movement is stiff, rough or inconsistent
- Outer casing cracked or inner cable corroded
🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference
OEM Supersession Chain
- 8M017523 current OEM Bravo shift-cable reference
OEM / Related Numbers
- 8M017523
- Bravo lower shift cable
- Bravo transom shift cable
Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents
- No aftermarket equivalent
📦 Condition
- Genuine Quicksilver part
- Brand new
- Supplied in original or equivalent packaging
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping & Delivery
Flat-rate shipping Australia-wide — $14.99 per order, no matter how many parts you add. Orders dispatch from our Kadina, South Australia store. Need it urgently or want to collect in person? Call us on 0412 532 984 before ordering.
Returns & Warranty
Returns & Warranty
14-day change-of-mind returns — if it's not right or you ordered the wrong part, send it back within 14 days in new, unused condition for a refund or exchange. Manufacturer warranties apply to new parts. Full details in our Refunds & Returns policy.
Not sure this fits?
Not sure this fits?
Ask us before you buy — we check part numbers and fitment every day. Call 0412 532 984 (Mon–Fri 8.30am–4.30pm) or message us through the contact page with your engine or vehicle details.
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